For those of us that don't have time for and or don't want to go to/go back to College there's certifications, the cheaper and easier to obtain with effort alternative.

to that end as I'm working on my A+ I've decided to start compiling a list of handy certifications that many might find useful to have on their resume.

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Comp TIA basic certification.
The CompTIA "IT Fundamentals" certification covers foundation IT concepts, basic IT literacy, and terminology and concepts of the IT industry. It is considered the first step toward the A+ certification.

• A+: A+ certification represents entry-level competency as a computer technician and is a vendor neutral certification that covers various technologies and operating systems.  Expires in 3 years.
  

• Network+: Network+ is the entry-level certification is used to measure skill as a network technician.  Expires in 3 years.
  

• Security+: Security+ is an entry-level vendor-neutral security certification that builds off of the network security knowledge covered by the Network+ certification. Expires in 3 years.
  Certification of any of these prior to January 1, 2011 is considered good-for-life (GFL) and does not expire.
  

you can find out more about these certifications at https://certification.comptia.org/

CTA certifications

• MECP Installation Technician, has 3 levels, Basic, Advanced, master.
  

Effectively qualifies you to work on car stereo's, dash equipment, etc.

you need the basic one to work in the Automobile install/stereo equipment install department of best buy, car toys, and other related businesses.

you can find out more here: https://mecp.com/

CROL (Commercial radio Operator License), this right here, because you can add onto it and it's useful to have since everything uses radio communications in some form these days, super useful to have and maintain if you are working in or have an interest in anything involving radio communications.
https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/commercial-radio-operator-license-program/commercial-0#block-menu-block-4

also a HAM radio operator license if you can swing one, just in case.
for that you're going to need to find either a local ham radio club that does the exam or go to a Radio Operator convention.

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do you have any certifications you'd like to add? post below and I'll add them to the list.